The title says it all. I need a new cordless drill and I would like to know who makes the best one or at least the ones to stay away from. I'm leaning towards Dewalt with Lithium Ion batteries right now.

Black & decker makes most of the cordless drills out their including sears.
they all have lithium ion batteries. dewalt makes a very dood cordless drill
but way over priced we stitched from dewalt to black & decker 2 yrs. ago
havn't had any trouble we only saved a bunch of money

Just my 2 cents. I have a Bosch HDH181-01 18V Hammer Drill (Lithium) and it is the best drill I have ever owned. Its a little pricey. I bought it as a combo with an impact driver and a bonus 3rd battery that Amazon.com was offering early this year, and I thought it was good buy as the kit with a 3rd battery thrown in. I'm not sure but I think its made in Thailand or Malaysia. I think all of the other cordless drills are made in China, for whatever that is worth.

Well as you can see this is just like piocking a gun to shoot. Everyone thinks what they own is the best. If you research this subject and are open minded with no brand loyalty you will find the best and longest lasting cordless drills are made by Panasonic. This is thru testing and actual field use. I do not own any of the Panasonic tools but the Amish and wood working shops all use them and swear by them in this area. I have Bosch tools and they are very durable. My brother-in-law owns a construction business and is constantly replacing his Dewalt batteries at 75.00 a pop. But you ask the best and that is Panasonic according to the independant tests.

I have three Craftman 19.2v drills and use the newer style batteries that last much longer but the Dewalt drills have features that are much better than the Craftman. If you are shooting screws when you get it almost in you can release the trigger on the dewalt and it is locked and you can twist the screw on in. The Craftman won't do that and none of the Rigid and Milwaukee's that I've used don't either. The gearing on the Dewalts are better and parts are easy to get and repair. My son has a finish Carpentry business in Panama City and he uses Dewalts almost exclusively whether it's saws, grinders, drills and planers as parts are readily avail in the city. Jackie B.